[GRLUG] linux alternative?

[Ben Rousch]

On Dec 8, 2007 11:27 AM, eah <darth_linux at ameritech.net> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Does anyone know if there is an alternative to Foxpro for Linux? A friend
> called saying they are running it in a VM on RedHat and it's not stable.
>
> thanks,
>
> eah
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In my experience with FoxPro (one industry-specific application used for 10
years now) it's not particularly stable even on Windows. As FoxPro is owned
by Microsoft, you are really SOL as far as using it on Linux. Your only real
alternative is to rewrite the application in something more platform
independent.
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